How to Say “This is my friend” in Chinese
Relationships and family · HSK 1
"This is my friend" in Chinese is 这是我的朋友 (zhè shì wǒ de péng yǒu). 这是我的朋友 (zhè shì wǒ de péngyǒu) is the standard introduction. Swap 朋友 for other relationships: 同事 (colleague), 同学 (classmate), 男朋友/女朋友 (boyfriend/girlfriend), 室友 (roommate), 家人 (family).
Primary translation
这是我的朋友
zhè shì wǒ de péng yǒu
Traditional: 這是我的朋友
When to use it
这是我的朋友 (zhè shì wǒ de péngyǒu) is the standard introduction. Swap 朋友 for other relationships: 同事 (colleague), 同学 (classmate), 男朋友/女朋友 (boyfriend/girlfriend), 室友 (roommate), 家人 (family). To introduce multiple people you can say 这些是 (these are...). The person being introduced should respond with 你好 (hello) or the polite 认识你很高兴 (pleased to meet you).
Example sentences
这是我的朋友小王。
Zhè shì wǒ de péngyǒu Xiǎo Wáng.
This is my friend Xiao Wang.
这是我同事李经理。
Zhè shì wǒ tóngshì Lǐ jīnglǐ.
This is my colleague, Manager Li.
认识你很高兴。
Rènshi nǐ hěn gāoxìng.
Pleased to meet you.